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Prairie View A&M University
3 days ago
Research Assistant Professor / Research Associate Professor (Horticulture / Pomology) Prairie View A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Available
Country
United States
University
Prairie View A&M University
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About this position
This position at Prairie View A&M University is a research-focused faculty role in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center for a principal investigator to build a new program in pomology. The appointee will develop a research portfolio around niche fruit and nut tree species suited to the university’s farm and ranch setting, including pecans, figs, persimmons, satsumas, mulberries, and pomegranate.
The role combines research, extension, and teaching within PVAMU’s land-grant mission. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an orchard-based research program, using the orchard as a training site for students, communities, and home gardeners. Research areas include cultivar selection, sustainable propagation, pest and disease management, fruit quality, post-harvest physiology, and climate resilience for orchard systems adapted to Texas conditions.
The position also emphasizes building research capacity in plant science through grants, collaborations, infrastructure, and equipment development. The appointee will mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, teach a pomology course with laboratory and field components, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific meetings, and collaborate with PVAMU Extension on outreach and fact sheets.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Doctorate degree in Horticulture with a focus in Pomology or a closely related discipline. Six years of related experience in fruit/nut crop production. Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer reviewed publications and extension bulletins, fact sheets, and workshops conducted. Demonstrated research expertise in fruit production research and managing fruit tree farms. Demonstrated ability to acquire external research grants. Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Ability to develop clear short-term and long-term research programs addressing major issues in fruit crop production. Experience conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research. Demonstrated experience in extension, outreach and stakeholder engagement. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, i.e., collegiality. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
How to apply
Apply through the PVAMU Career Site using the provided application link. Upload a resume or CV and a cover letter before the posting closes. Email [email protected] or call 936-261-1730 if you need help with the online application.
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